Saint Petersburg is, by essence, an imperial city that lived by the rules set by the imperial court.

Unbreakable laws of the Imperial style have determined the look of classical ensembles that strictly fitted the predetermined proportions. Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is at the same time the dominant point of the whole city centre, and the monument that marks the end of Classicism. By the time of its completion in 1858, the classical image of the city has been finally formed.
Starting at: Senate square

Finishing at: Saint Petersburg Manege
Duration: 2.5 hours